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24 June 2014

Moving...again!

Some exciting news - in two weeks we will be moving across the world to the USA for 18 months! Yes, the Man Cave will relocate yet again, this time to the New England region.

Naturally, any major shift in circumstances generates both opportunities and challenges, and the biggest challenge seems to be how to make the most of the opportunities while I am doing post grad studies. Between us, we have a large list of things we want to do while we are there so it will no doubt be a busy time as we try to make the most of it. I have never been to New England but it looks beautiful and has wonderful history so I cant wait to explore it in detail.

In addition to continuing our Scouting adventures with Boy Scouts of America, the Lad has his eye on some Blood Bowl tournaments like Chaos Cup and Three Die Brawl which will be fun. I'd love to hear from others what they think the wargaming 'Must Dos' are. GenCon? Historicon? Adepticon? Inevitably, we wont be able to do everything and need to pare it down to a manageable list.

Exciting times indeed, but in for now its back to the raft of preparations - no rest for the wicked !

Welcome to America! A trip to Historicon with a stop in Annapolis, MD for sail boat racing should be high on your list. It would be my pleasure to add you to the crew of my boat for the races!

As for scouting - try to take the Lad to one of the High Adventure camps (Philmont, Sea Base, etc) - my son's former troop is going to Sea Base in the Keys during the summer of 2015 and I'm going as an adult leader - we might be able to find a spot for you and your son if your interested. It depends on how many crew slots we're allocated.

What are you studying? There is so much to do in the US but it is a pretty big country. I used to do tours for my family when they would come out to visit in California but not really to knowledgeable on New England.

I shall echo my fellow Americans in welcoming you to the colonies! While you are here I highly recommend you trek out west and take in some of the national parks, especially if you have a Boy Scout. What American adventure would be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Glacier, etc. ... an epic summer road trip in the making :)